Commissioners Court Gets Trashy

Commissioner Davis fights further landfill expansion in eastern Travis County

"...The Travis Co. Commissioners Court was talking trash again Tuesday, discussing,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Commissioners Court: A Flood of Planning

Travis County takes up the Onion Creek flood plan, and other regional matters

"...If good things come to those who wait, at long last that includes..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Roads to Commissioners Court ...

The Chronicle handicaps at the county races.

"...You might think that running for re-election to the Travis County Commissioners Court is harder than it really is...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis Co. Jail Immigration Fracas Hits Commissioners Court

County officials claim they never dreamed jail arrangement with feds would cause such a fuss

"...Travis County Commissioners Court convened long past quitting time Tuesday..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Commissioners Court Puts Women’s Jail on Ice

Vote delays moving forward with design for at least a year

"...On Tuesday, June 15, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted to delay moving forward with..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...When Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire left public office in 1998,..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...Ron Davis..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

Travis Co. Makes Cap Met Appointment Today

Current board member Mike Manor did not make the cut

"...Travis County will fill its slot on the new Capital..."

Dec. 22, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Guns Return to Travis County Agenda {UPDATE}

Saxet contract "left pending" once again

"...Despite a "compromise" proposal by Saxet Gun Show ownership to encourage background..."

Jan. 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Travis County 'Death Spiral'

Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!

"...When the Travis County commissioners narrowly voted Sept. 1 to terminate two..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?

Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

"...Two Travis County judges are trying to achieve the impossible: Create..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...the hearts of developers as it oozed toward the Travis Co. Commissioners' Court. It was … the Travis County..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court approved Tesla’s $750,000 community investment plan,..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

CSI: Travis County

Why Is the Medical Examiner's Office so screwed up?

"...Guy "Mike" Burson, checked into the Round Rock Hospital, complaining of both abdominal and back pain. He'd previously had..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...Johnson knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County ME: Who's on First?

Lots of finger-pointing over who's to blame

"...When pressed, Travis Co. Medical Examiner Dr. Roberto Bayardo concedes that, perhaps,..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County Tries to Fix Its Public Defense Problems

But advocates warn about the middleman

"...experiencing a crisis in its public defense system, and Travis County is no exception. The right to counsel during..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...form of calls for increasing public safety while cutting costs, insisting on "personal responsibility" instead of social context, while..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

WilCo Court Fight

Suit claims commissioners gutted constable's budget after it had already been adopted, in order to transfer mental-health duties from constable's precinct to sheriff's office

"...Is Williamson Co. Constable Gary Griffin a "liability," and should the county..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...In the races for Travis County Commissioners Court Precincts 2 and 4, two strong..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Despite Concern, Commissioners Proceed With Two Finalists for County Judge

Advocates hope the next CC4 judge understands the intersections of sexual assault and family violence

"...The Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Sept. 24, voted to..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024

Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"

"...next year, there will finally be some movement on Travis County's plan to build a diversion center to redirect..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...After a three-year legal battle, Travis County has settled federal and state lawsuits brought against..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

$291 Million Plan to Provide Health Care for Travis County Residents

Central Health's budget to serve nearly 200,000 residents

"...for, in various ways, health care for nearly 200,000 Travis County residents. That's backed by a small wedge –..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Courthouse for Travis County?

Commissioners to discuss possible downtown land purchase

"...Travis County Commissioners will reportedly discuss in executive session tomorrow..."

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

WilCo Budget War Goes to Appeals Court

Constable, county at odds over timing and legality of funding cuts

"...On Wednesday, March 21, former Travis Co. Judge Bill Aleshire and Williamson Co. Assistant Attorney..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...EDITOR'S NOTE: March 5: This piece as originally published incorrectly reported the results in the 353rd District Court race;..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'

"...On Nov. 28, the 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin ruled against Precinct 1 Constable..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

The Naked Court Report: From the Gilded Halls of Williamson County

Disorder in the courthouse

"...Williamson Co. commissioners' latest stab at gentility and order appears to..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$

Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.

"...importantly, the Prop. 2 preservation land acquisition). This year's county bond election could turn out to be a milder,..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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